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Alvin Webb, Jr. Student Success Coach Student Success Initiatives TEAS MATH TEST PREP Starting the exam • Gathering knowledge of the truth is the best preparation for tests. – Hours of concentrated, effective study help to carefully place facts into your memory. This is the best way to prepare for any test. – However, teachers often try to test your memory of the material by slightly altering it. In this case, practice and some test-taking skill will help. • Always arrive early and take a moment to relax and reduce anxiety. – This brief time period will boost your confidence. – Use this time to focus your mind and think positive thoughts. • Listen attentively to last minute instructions given by the instructor. – Teachers often make last minute changes. – Missing instructions can cause extreme anxiety. Starting the exam • Read the test directions very carefully and watch for details. – You may find that one answer may be possible on multiple choice tests. – A key detail may require that you choose only three out of the five essay questions. • Plan how you will use the allotted time. – Estimate how many minutes you will need to finish each test section. – Determine a pace which will ensure completing the whole test on time. – Start with the easiest sections to build your confidence. • Maintain a positive attitude. – Don’t let more difficult questions raise your anxiety and steal your valuable time. Move on and find success with other questions. – Avoid watching for patterns. Noticing that the last four answers are “c,” is not a good reason to continue with that pattern. Starting the exam • Rely on your first impression. – The answer which comes to mind first is often correct. – Nervously reviewing questions and changing answers can do more harm than good. • Plan to finish early and have time for review. – Return to difficult questions you marked for review. – Proofread your essays and pay attention to grammar and spelling. – Make sure you answer all the questions. Many students have failed to notice questions on the back side of the paper. • Consider every test a practice session – analyze your performance. – Test taking is an art which needs refinement. One can not refine the art without practice and serious evaluation. – Go through each test thoroughly and see if your plan worked. – Look at each section to identify your fault patterns. Do you need to work on true/false, multiple choice, or essay questions? – Talk to teachers regarding low scores, especially on essays.
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